You’ve come to the right place for band and orchestra instrument rental in North San Diego County! We have a simple, month-to-month, rent to own program that allows you to exchange the instrument as often as needed as your child grows, without penalties or fees. You can cancel the rental at any time, and it’s easy to get started. ALL of your rental payments applies toward eventually owning the instrument, and it stays with you even when you exchange for larger sizes or different instruments. Come into the store, and we’ll be happy to help you select the proper instrument to get started! You can now rent your favorite instrument for private lessons or for joining the band at school. Check out all of the instruments that are available on our products page. Rental prices range from $19.00 to $59.00 per month. All of our instruments can be purchased or are Rent-to-Own.

We are quickly becoming your one stop shop for all of your music lesson needs! For more information, please call 760-622-6336 or come visit us!

Welcome to the Forte Academy of the Arts' Online Rental Information Page!

For years, Forte Academy of the Arts has been providing students quality, name-brand instruments at an affordable price. We understand that our customers lead busy lives and do not need to be burdened with the stress of a complicated instrument rental. To make things easy for you, we have customized the instruments and books specific to your school and included the items your director is requesting. We provide only director-recommended brands of instruments and offer free delivery to your school if you'd like.

How does our plan work?

No required deposits. Our agreement is simply month to month. Cancel at any time. Great monthly rental rates. Director recommended instrument brands. Maintenance and replacement plans give you peace of mind. Expert repair staff on-site at our location. Road service to school with free delivery. Apply payments toward purchase or step up to an advanced instrument!

What do I do next?

If you have not completed the new customer process by creating a rental account, call now or click rent now to let us know what instrument you are interested in and we will help you get started. Once you have created your rental account with us, you will be asked to inform us of your student's city and school. Our system will then display for us the instruments, accessories, and method books requested by your school's director. Once you have chosen the instrument, agreed to the rental terms, and completed the information, we will process your order and prepare your instrument for pick up or delivery. You will asked to select a delivery option. Most people choose our in studio delivery option. However, we also visit your school often to work with the directors, pick up and drop off repair, and deliver instrument and accessory purchases.

​Is this the year you'll learn how to play?...It's Instrument Rental Season!

We know you need a quality instrument and we are ready to help you find just the right one here at Forté Academy of the Arts. Call 760-622-6336 or stop by to talk to a member of our team who can answer all of your questions. We will listen to your needs and help you find with the instrument you've been looking for. There's no need to search any further, call right now and prepare to start playing your instrument today! ​

Snare drum kits are now available.

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Forté Academy of the Arts - San Diego Instrument Rentals

Electric Guitar or Bass

Now is the time to start! The coolest gear is right here!

Keyboard/Piano

We can help you get started today!

Acoustic Guitar

You can rent and try it out before buying. We carry Yamaha and Casio.

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Beginning youth guitars or full size are available. We carry Yamaha F 335, Lucida, or Washburn!

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Don't have an instrument yet? No worries! Call the studio and we'll hook you up with the gear you need!